Day 13 – HiiiiiiiiYA!

KenpoX took place in our home today and it was a great workout.  Isaac went down for a nap and Abbey decided she wanted to continue her P90Xperience with me; even though she was feeling a little sore from legs and back.  We took on the  60 minute exercise and showed it who was boss.  We looked like two BAMF’s (for those of you not fluent in Dane Cook a BAMF is a Bad Ass Mother F’er).  I’m not going to lie…it’s a little more entertaining to work out with Abbey because it means that I have someone to talk to and more importantly laugh at Tony D-bag!  If we had a camera on in our house people would think we were training to be extras in the new Karate Kid movie…yes, they are remaking it – Will Smith’s son is the student and Jackie Chan is Mr. Miagi.  On a side note, I also heard they were remaking Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – two classics that will just not be the same…

I started the day with a Protein Shake since I knew Abbey and I were going to work out soon after eating.  Just incase you were wondering and want to make your own protein shake here is my recipe:

1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of ice
1 cup of frozen fruit
1 banana
5 tablespoons of protein powder (I use chocolate)

When I blend the shake I tend to let it get pretty frothy, but I like that way and it seems to fill me up for longer.  (That’s what she said).

We worked out, showered (indvidually), then I helped myself to one of my new PowerBar Protein Bars.  Chocolate peanut butter was the flavor and it was just OK.  I’ll be going back to S’mores; that’s for sure!  Lunch rolled around and I heated up my two leftover porkchops and added some frozen corn.  For those of you that like corn…the birdseye steamers individual corn packets have a ton of flavor – I highly recommend them.

Around 2 we headed over to Abbey’s parent’s house to watch the UK game (scary) and eat dinner.  They were having chili so I went with it because really it’s just beans, turkey meat and veggies.  At the last minute they added cornbread to the mix (not in the chili, just on the table) and I wanted a piece, but I told myself I would take this seriously and that’s what I’m giong to do.  I’m really surprised at my willpower so far in these two weeks! 

When we got home and after we did the nighttime routine with Isaac Abbey and I watched the Grey’s/Private crossover special.  Can it REALLY be considered a crossover if one person from Private is on Grey’s for 10 minutes and one person from Grey’s is on Private for 25 (if that)?  I know WHY they market it that way, but really…who cares!  Crossover Specials only worked when Erkel ”jetpacked” into Step-by-Step!  Now those were the days…TGIF!  Has there ever been a better 2 hours of tv as there were on Friday nights?

I really enjoyed working out earlier in the day and not at 10pm.  I felt like it freed up my night (obviously) and also gave me more energy throughout the day.  Work kind of prohibits me from working out in the afternoon so I guess that will just be a weekend thing.  I stayed up till a little past 11 (I know I’m a rebel) ate a couple pickles and a banana.  I don’t have too much more to put into detail.

Until tomorrow…P90Xpedia.com

Day 8 – A new look

It’s Monday, Day 8 and I feel pretty good.  My arms a tiny bit sore from the Kenpo, but I’ll get through!  With Chest and Back tonight I better get through cuz all I’ll be using is my arms!  Breakfast was another protein shake – I really can’t believe how good these things taste - I should work at smoothie king!  Speaking of smoothies if you live anywhere near a Planet Smoothie I highly recommend the chocolate elvis or whatever it is…peanut butter, chocolate protein, banana…PURE AWESOMENESS!  MMMMM…good thing it’s lunch time!  I had one last chocolate peanut butter protein bar left so I ate that for my 10:30 and for lunch I had a chef’s salad.  The great thing about buying my ham and turkey from Kroger is that everytime I purchase one pack I get a free tupperware!  Those are great for freezing soups when I make a ton and want to portion them out for myself!  Chicken is marinating at home for dinner and we’ll have some asparagus to boot.  While I’m on asparagus…anyone know what the “man code” is if you are using a urinal right next to someone and you have asparagus pee?  I mean, do you apologize?  Do you look at him in disgust as to put the blame on him?  Do you start sniffing and freak out once you realize it’s coming from you?!  What’s a guy to do………

I got a message on facebook from a guy I knew in High School that mentioned he did P90X last year for 180 days (overachiever) – and he said he got amazing results.  I don’t know that I’m dedicated enough to follow the meal plan for 180 days, but I definitely could see myself sticking with the workouts.  They really don’t take up THAT much time – less time than going to the gym!  I asked Casey if he had any tips for the food portion of it and he said a lot of chicken and broccoli, yogurt, string cheese, and carrots with hummus.  I like carrots, I love hummus, but the thought of the two of them combined turns my stomach more than when I see Fergie’s armpit hair.  My wife says it’s really good and I am willing to try anything so we’ll see! 

I spoke to Mandy, John’s wife, last night while John was doing his workout.  She said that it’s hilarious because she wasn’t watching it, but could hear it and it just sounds like a porno.  Shortly after that convo I started my Week 2 Chest and Back and I started turning everything into some sort of a sexual comment.  It was hilarious!  For those of you reading this and starting to have your own P90Xperience you will start to crack up as you listen to what they are all saying more closely.  I think Tony’s name on Jersey Shore would definitely be “D-bag…in a nice way.” 

YES!  My sister got Abbey hooked on Jersey Shore and when Abbey watched two episodes at home I couldn’t pull my eyes away.  How do these shows do this?!  Of course if they just filmed really fat people I’d watch…oh wait…I do!  I have not watched an MTV show in roughly 3 or 4 years and now I’m going to be stuck on Jersey Shore.  I heard it’s a gateway show…it leads to other crappy MTV shows…I’m in deep – real deep! 

SUCCESS!  I can’t really see a difference yet, but I can feel a big difference!  Doing Chest and Back this week I was actually able to do some push-ups!  It was amazing!  I also figured out a way to do opposite pull-ups using the bands and all the same muscles.  I immediately felt the difference in the overall workout!  I went upstairs to take a shower and my loofah was roughly 100 pounds.  (yes, I use a loofah and body wash…what’s up?!)  I’ll post some pictures, even though they look the same, tomorrow.

As promised…the Vegetable Soup Recipe -

10 cups fat-free chicken broth, low sodium
4 red potatoes cut into 1 inch squares
4 cups onions, quartered
1 cup carrots, sliced 1 inch thick
3 cups celery, sliced 1 inch thick
2 cups zucchini, sliced 1 inch thick
8 ounces tomato sauce, canned (I highly recommend Kroger brand Hot Mexican Style)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (didn’t use)
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped (didn’t use)
dash black pepper

1. In a large stockpot, combine the chx broth, potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 min.

2. Add the zucchini, tomato sauce, garlic, parsley anc cilantro.  Reduce heat tomedium-low and cook for 10-15 min. more, or until the zucchini is just tender.  Season to taste with black pepper.

Makes 18 cups

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Until tomorrow – P90Xpert

Reality TV

When it all first started I was definitely against Reality TV – little did I know that in 5 short years all that would be on TV is Reality, Doctors, or police shows.  Every season I seem to get sucked into a new reality show (mostly because my wife is a borderline junky), but I watch one episode and can’t resist!  Here is a list of the shows I was guilty of watching this year:

Real Housewives of New York – I’m ashamed of this one, but it is nice to see how the other half lives sometimes

Real Housewives of New Jersey – Noticing a trend here?  It blows my mind how catty women REALLY are…there is a reason they don’t have Real Husbands of (fill-in city here) – you know how boring it would be?!  Wake up, go to work, come home, sleep, wake up, go to work…blah blah blah….hahaha someone has to pay for the housewives spending habits!  Plus, there would be no drama…the guys would say “Fuck it” and move on – the girls talk behind each other’s backs then it all comes out in a huge explosion at the end.

Million Dollar Listing – this is actually a really cool show because you get to see a lot of really nice houses in CA, but it pisses you off because these guys are in my age range and making triple what I make in a year on one sale (in some cases) – it saddens me!  This is also 1 of many “home” shows that I got addicted to…

Property Ladder – A great show about flipping homes…I don’t think they have done any new episodes in quite some time so I have lost interest, but when it was in full swing I was ready to invest and flip…just need that investor
Property Virgins – Finding your first house doesn’t seem like it should really be as hard as they make it to be on this show – this one is truly scripted though!  EVERYTIME a couple likes a home and are deadset on it – someone has an offer in and they don’t get it.  Magically, by the end of the show, they get a call from Sandra saying “I have good news, can we meet up?”…what do you think the news is?!?  THE OTHER OFFER DIDN’T MAKE IT THROUGH ESCROW! Lame, but yet I continue to watch every week.

Survivor – I got into this one because of a contest at work.  I watched one season and thought it wasn’t all that bad.  I did the contest at work again for this last season and watched about 3 episodes…I had no desire to see it anymore cuz it was just REALLY boring to me and the challenges were not very exciting.

American Idol – even though I say I only watch the “funny” auditions somehow I always end up seeing the whole season.  It will be worth a watch this season because of Ellen, but other than that I’m not sure why else I would watch

Bachelor/Bachelorette – I REALLY don’t want to watch these, but Abbey does and rather than spend two hours by myself I sit through them with her while surfing the net or reading a magazine…by the middle of the season I find myself watching the TV more than anything else and by the end I know everyone’s story and have someone I’m rooting for…WTF is my problem?!

Hoarders – truly one of the best “reality” shows out there!  I don’t know anyone with this disorder, but if I did I would just randomly throw shit away.  I can’t believe that people actually keep some of the shit they keep (and I literally mean shit).  It blows my mind that even though people have gone 15 years without seeing what is in the pile of stuff in the bedroom that they think they might actually need it…guess what, if you haven’t used it in 15 years I’m guessing it’s not a necessity!

Paranormal State – My sister turned me on to this one.  They had a mini-marathon last week so I DVR’d like 15 of them, but have only watched one so far.  It’s interesting, but I could do without the “exorcism” parts.  Also, it could very easily be scripted – but well scripted!

Biggest Loser – I love this show…I watch every episode (fast forwarding through commercials and BS) and make every 2 hour show, just under an hour.  There is definitely scripting involved on this one, but it’s not as dominant as others because the people do have to lose the weight…can’t script that.  The one thing I CAN’T stand is everytime they come back from a commercial they repeat the last 5 min. from before the commercial…argh.

So, it seems like I am the biggest loser because apparently all I do is watch TV, but with the advent of DVR it really cuts back on TV time and makes it easier to watch what I want, when I want, and as quickly as I want (ie fastforwarding through crackhead Abdul’s rants on AI).